The thought disquieted him and he searched inside a moment to figure out why.

An imposing barrier, a door shut against them. A dome, long shattered, protecting nothing. “It’s my life ever since I signed on with the agency,” he muttered. “I have got to get this debt sorted out, Aru. I have got to find a way to make some progress.”

Aru bleeped in response, and there was an inquisitive tone to it that suggested to Corwin the bot was confused.

“Never mind. For now, let’s make some progress on getting inside here. I want to know what it is we’re supposed to be picking up.”